Cagle Newsletter: New Coalitions for a New Age

Michael Reagan's BlogFrom: Cagle Newsletter  Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009

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Cartoon by RJ Matson   Send this Cartoon to a Friend!  CHECK OUT OUR CARTOONIST BLOGGERS!   We have a great collection of cartoons called "Back To School" LOOK! New Coalitions for a New Age By Michael Reagan | September 3rd, 2009 | PERMALINK source: http://blog.cagle.com/2009/09/03/new-coalitions-for-a-new-age/ New Coalitions for a New Age by Michael Reagan - Comment on the column Summer is coming to an end as is evidenced by the return of children to school, the start of football season and the breezy hint of cooler temperatures to come. Looking at the political calendar, we are nearing the eight-month mark of the Obama administration and their allied, Democratically-led Congress. So, as Congress sits in recess and the nation braces for the upcoming national health care fight, I thought it an appropriate moment to talk about the future of Republican politics. Not just how we can defeat health care or win more congressional seats in 2010 - but how we develop the coalitions necessary to ensure we are a party capable of standing strongly 10, 20, 50 years into the future. In essence, we must ensure we are a lasting party equipped to defend the principles of limited government, lower taxes, free markets, a strong national defense, and individual rights and responsibilities. Today, with government spending increasing astronomically, with the prospect of one-fifth of our economy - in the form of the health care system - being turned over to government controls, these guidelines are all the more important. Thirty years ago, my father understood this, and that legacy has passed down to us. Even as conservatives, we will not always agree, but if we respect those with dissenting opinions, we can grow even stronger in our determination to follow our shared values. Americans are increasingly, and rightfully, growing skeptical of policies that emphasize budget-busting government solutions, as opposed to empowering individuals, families and small businesses. Conservatives have a great opportunity and platform to move beyond... READ MORE ( read the complete article at: http://blog.cagle.com/2009/09/03/new-coalitions-for-a-new-age/ ) Follow Daryl each day on Twitter at: twitter.com/dcagle  Cagle Cartoons, Inc. | 906 Chelham Way | Santa Barbara | CA | 93108

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